The Bookseller, 14th June 2002
Visually and verbally, this is a stunning collection.
The School Librarian, March 2003
A delightful collection for children between 9 and 15, expertly edited and artisically and sympathetically illustrated.
Book Description
A delightful Caribbean poetry anthology, colourfully illustrated throughout.
From the Publisher
Winner of the 2003 'Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Poetry' Award.
Excerpted from Under the Moon and Over the Sea by John Agard, Grace Nichols, Cathie Felstead, Jane Ray, Christopher Corr, Satoshi Kitamura, Sara Fanelli. Copyright © 2002. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
FLYING FISH by John Agard
Flying fish
flying fish
what is your wish?
In water
you swim
yet like to skim
through wind
Flying fish
flying fish
make up your mind
Are you a bird
inside a fish
or just a fish
dreaming of wings?
